* This course is available for workplace or classroom delivery on demand.

Course Notes

*Please note, this course is changing, and will close for registrations in August 2014*

The new suite of education and training qualifications are out. Please see the education and training award course by HRD Services as an alternative to PTLLS. Call the centre manager direct on 07821074362 for further advice and guidance. You can also contact us using the form provided if you are confused about these changes.

Who is this course for?

The ptlls advanced train the trainer course is pitched at those aspiring to be part-time lecturers or trainers in the further and adult education sector.

Practical Benefits:

You will gain valuable adult teaching skills to enable you to be a better communicator with your target audience, session planner, inclusive teacher and enabler of learning. The level 4 Qualification differs from the level 3 in the approach to assessment. Level 3 assessment criteria may ask students to describe, explain and the list, whereby a level 4 requires analysis, justification and evaluation. You will also be expected to reference your work accordingly at level 4 and demonstrate evidence of thorough reading and research. Experienced tutors will offer feedback against your coursework efforts and support you throughout the duration of study.

Course work is subject to internal and external verification procedures to ensure integrity and quality of assessment

Prerequisites:

Be aged 19 and above, have a good standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT.

Duration:

48 guided learning hours

Cost:

See above for costs, prices are subject to change and you should contact us prior to booking.The course fee for this programme includes registration with Edexcel BTEC.

Locations and modes of delivery:

This professional preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector award course is available through training classes, online or work based learning from our centre in Belfast Northern Ireland and open to everyone worldwide.

The PTLLS or Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification is available in the previous 6 credit specification or new 12 credit version. Study online, in the workplace or through classroom delivery by enrolling today. Anyone holding the six credit version does not need to undertake the new qualification as it is deemed equal and on the qualifications and credit framework (QCF).

This course is supervised by an experienced tutor with over 12 years practice in training and teaching within further and adult education settings.

Course Description

*Please note, this course is changing, and will close for registrations in August 2014*

The new suite of education and training qualifications are out. Please see the education and training award course by HRD Services as an alternative to PTLLS. Call the centre manager direct on 07821074362 for further advice and guidance. You can also contact us using the form provided if you are confused about these changes.

The New 12 Credit Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Professional Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector(PTLLS)provides a minimum standard for all those entering the profession of teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

To achieve the qualification, a learner must successfully achieve the following units.

Optional group C, group C 2, 8, using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in the lifelong learning at level 4, unit type professional

This PTLLS Course is brought you by HRD Services Belfast, UK, in conjunction with Edexcel.

Description of activities/exercises:

You will complete workbook activities exploring the role, responsibilities and boundaries associated with teaching in the adult and lifelong learning sector, identify key legislation affecting teachers, explore issues around inclusivity, equality and diversity, record keeping and assessment, session planning and much more through viewing multimedia and interactive learning presentations, reading textbooks and researching/studying adult teaching concepts and models using reliable websites online. All provided through the centre for your convenience.

You will be expected to complete a number of written and practical assignment tasks to achieve the professional PTLLS Level 4 Course.

Need More Info?

If you are unsure whether this course is for you or your team, contact HRD Services
to request a free consultation or information pack.